Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-18
PAPAL CoNsIsroRY.
Description OF Yesterdays Ceremonies in
Rome


ROME, March 17th.-A public consistory
was held to-day in the Sala Regia. 1t be-
gan at 1920 o'clock and concluded at noon,
The procession was headed by the Con-
sistorial advocates, with attendants arrayed
in crimson robes and ermine capes. They
were followed by the cross-bearer, preiates,
Bishops, Archbishops and Cardinals. Then
came the Pope who was borne on the
sedia gestatoria, fanked with flabeli or
white peacock-feather fans He was ac-
companied on each side by the Noble
Guards in blue Swiss Guard officers, and
purple and crimson-robed attendants.
When the Pope descended from the
sedia he ascended the throne, which had
been covered with purple cloth and cloth
of.gold for the Lenten season. The canopy
over the throne was backed bv tapestry of
Perino del Vaga, depicting Faith, Hope
and Charity. AT the base of the throne
were two Moors eouchant, bearing red ban
ners with cross-keys. Cardinals occupied
benches arranged in long parallelogram
in front of the Pope. The consistorial ad-
vocates advanced to the throne and read
the instance for the beatiieation of the per-
sons under consideration. This concluded,
the sixteen Cardinals left the hall.to bring
from the Sistine Chapel the eight new Car
dinals-A rchbishop Gonzales, of Toledo
Spain Monsignor Aloisa Masela, ex-Nun-
clio at Lisbon Archbishop Tasche-
reau. of Quebec; Archbishop Gibbons, of
Baltimore; Archbishop Bernardou, of
Sens Archbishop Place, of Rennes :;
Archbishop Langenieux, of Rheims !;
and Archbishop Giordani, of Ferrara.
Each new Cardinal was accompanied by
two others. Cardinal Taschereau was ac-
eompanied by Cardinals Melchers and Mo-
sella. They proceeded, and bowling thrice,
kissed the Pope's foot and hand, received
the Pope's double embrace, and then re-
tired. They again advanced TO the Pope
to receive the hat, which was brought in
on silver salver- Each Cardinal knelt as
he came before the Pope, and the hood OF
the robe was placed over his head
by an attendant. Then the Pope, taking
the large red hat, placed it on the kneeling
Cardinal, resting his hand on it while he
read the following words in a slow, distinC
voice "Ad laudem omnipotentis del, ct
sanctie sedio apostolien, ornamentum
acipe galerum rubrum insigne dignitatis
cardinalatus, ner quod designatur quod
usque ad mortem ct sanguinem effusimem
inclusive, pro exaltatione sancte fidei pace,
ct ouieti. Populi Christiani augmeato ct
statu sanctse Romantic ecclesia te in
trepidum exhibero debeas. In nomine pa
iris, ct fiji, ct spiritus sancti. Amen"
The Cardinals then mede their obeisance
to the Pope, concluding with double em-
brace, or kiss Of peace. The Pope received
Cardinal Gibbons with marked affection
Cardinal Taschereau was calm, though he
showed signs of great emotion The Car
dinafs then gave the kiss of peace to their
colleagues Of the Sacred College. When
Cardinal Gibbons came to Cardinal Nose
zelli each offered the other hearty congrat-
ulations. Cardinal Mosezelli was once a
Professor in the Jesuit College at Wood
stock, and is an old friend of Cardinal
Gibbons.
The Pope then departed, followed by his
escort. Crowds lined the Sala Ducale
through which the procession passed.
The diplomats to the Holy See and their
families occupied large gallery, and the
Roman Princes and their families were in
another gallery. There were also present
Bishops Ireland, Keane and Watterson
Monsignor O'Brien (who was Ablegate tc
Cardinal Taschereau), Mopsignor Dillon, Of
Australia; Lieutenant Williams, of the
United States army, in uniform the Rec
tors and students of the American anc
| Irish Propaganda: Rectors of the Scotch
and English Colleges, and others.
Cardinal Gibbons has been appointed
W tAC ioiiOhihS odOiCQ COHSItSd
tions; Propaganda, Reguear Discipline
Indulgencies and Sacred Relics ant
| Studies. Cardinal Tss,he,eau has beer
appointed to the following: ConsistoriaI
Bishops and Regulars, Ecclesiastical I'm
munities and Propaganda.
Monsignor Kirby, the venerable Rector
of the Irish College, gave dinner thi
evening to Cardinals Gibbons and Tas
chereau and others. A student read .
Latin composition expressing Joy over thu
promotion of the Cardinals, and Latir
chorus praising them was sung. Cardina
Taschereau responded in Latin, expressing
| bis appreciation of the honor conferred
upon him. Cardinal Gibbons spoke il
English. He said the reception of the ha
on st. Patrick's Day was happy circum
stance. He hoped that all their work would
be harmonious for the peace of mankinC
| and the spread of the truth under the ban
ner of the cross.
After the Consistory, the new CARDINAL
thanked the Pope, who in his reply re
| ferred chiefly to Canada and the United
States.